Life in the Light and Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Wu Yang, calm yet smiling, and Chen Jinfei, broken yet furious, present a stark contrast in their personalities.

In the end, it naturally ended on a sour note!

Chen Jinfei stormed off, while Wu Yang stayed at the restaurant for breakfast before leisurely returning to her hotel room.

I only saw Liu Yifei looking at her schedule; I didn't see Liu Xiaoli.

"Mom was called out by the godfather."

Liu Yifei didn't ask about the result or the process, but instead pulled Wu Yang to sit on the sofa.

She didn't want Wu Yang involved in this matter in the first place, because she knew that Chen Jinfei's troubles were not so easy to resolve.

Now that the benefactor has taken a liking to Chen Jinfei's land, the bank debt problem is considered solved.

There will be other problems. If that important person finds out about Wu Yang's involvement, it would be bad if they were to take their anger out on Wu Yang.

Although the film and television industry is a sensitive industry in China due to its high exposure, it is also an industry that many influential people dare not touch.

This circle is already chaotic, and if a powerful figure joins, it will only become more chaotic.

The word "chaos" is explicitly forbidden in China, so if a reckoning were to take place, this second-generation heir would be the perfect scapegoat.

Since several second-generation rich kids got into trouble and were implicated in the 90s, their parents have been implicated as well, and it has been a long time since any second-generation rich kids have set foot in this circle.

It's because of the exposure of some incident that they've been dragged into it. They'll be saddled with a smear campaign, and even if it's not shit, it'll still look like shit!

If it's a small-scale exposure, there's still room for maneuver. But once it becomes known to the whole nation, it's a very serious matter, and then the iron fist will quickly descend, crushing all the monsters and demons!

"The talk went well. I've already spoken to Aunt Li, and this is my bank card. If your godfather understands, and since I'm not in the country, you're in full charge!"

Wu Yang did not tell Liu Yifei the details of her conversation with Chen Jinfei, believing that even if Chen Jinfei had called Liu Xiaoli out.

They wouldn't complain in front of their beloved, because one of the characteristics of a Tengu is that they are extremely proud!

If Chen Jinfei agrees, then they can directly borrow 1 million from the bank to raise 4 million to buy the manor.

If they disagree, we'll discuss it again. If all else fails, we'll have Liu Yifei and her mother move out.

After all, living in someone else's house, even if it's disguised as housing benefits provided by a film company, can be quite unpleasant if word gets out.

After all, no matter how big a star is, film company owners wouldn't provide such a large house for their employees.

"I don't want you to leave."

Liu Yifei leaned against Wu Yang, her face full of melancholy. That's the downside of the entertainment industry.

Once they fall in love, and both are in the same industry, then being apart for long periods of time becomes the norm.

"I'll try to include you in all my future movie projects. Also, you can take on fewer endorsement deals. Your management team is professional, but they're too profit-driven. Even though their income is directly linked to yours, don't take on just any endorsement. Too many appearances will make you lose your mystique, and your appearance fee will drop!"

Wu Yang cupped Liu Yifei's small face and kissed her forehead and lips.

"I recently checked all the scripts you've registered in Hollywood, and there aren't many I could actually act in, plus my acting skills might not be up to par. Most importantly, a lot of them are sci-fi blockbusters. How did you come up with those dazzling sci-fi worlds?"

Liu Yifei pounced on Wu Yang, pinning him to the sofa.

"This must be the difference between boys and girls. When you girls were little, you liked to watch 'Sailor Moon,' 'Crayon Shin-chan,' and 'Chibi Maruko-chan'... When we boys were little, we liked to watch 'Transformers,' 'Saint Seiya,' and 'Dragon Ball'..."

"What you like are the beautiful visuals, the heartwarming daily life, the harmonious family environment, and what we like are the cool action sequences, the cringeworthy lines, and the colorful world."

"I had many images in my head since I was a child, but I was too young to describe them in words. After I grew up and was admitted to the Beijing Film Academy, I was able to write them down, but I couldn't find investors."

"So I went to America, but just like in China, Americans are full of distrust towards newcomers. In the end, I could only write a one-man show about war. Unexpectedly, after my script was rejected, I met Leonardo DiCaprio, which led to 'Buried'."

Lying on Wu Yang, Liu Yifei's eyes were filled with admiration, adoration, and deep love.

Their eyes met, love flowed between them, and they drew closer and closer until...

……

In the afternoon, Liu Yifei continued to participate in the endorsement activities, while Wu Yang, along with Pang Hai and Zhao Xiaoguang, boarded a plane to Los Angeles.

The next day, when he landed, Leonardo DiCaprio and his agent came to pick him up at the airport.

Knowing Wu Yang's preferences well, Xiao Li didn't arrange a fancy banquet. Instead, he arranged for Wu Yang to stay in another villa in Beverly Hills and even hired a Cantonese chef for Wu Yang.

It was very thoughtful. This time, because there was plenty of time, Leonardo DiCaprio even contacted the public relations company early on.

A cooperation agreement has been signed, and preliminary preparations have now begun.

When Wu Yang took the list handed to him by Leonardo DiCaprio, it was an intelligence report provided by a public relations firm, listing the movies that were set to premiere in the United States this year.

Several of the films were highlighted based on their production companies, directors, actors, behind-the-scenes teams, and plot synopses.

Eight films were listed as 5-star threats: Biutiful, True Grit, The King's Speech, The Social Network, 127 Hours, Winter's Bone, Black Swan, and The Fighter.

"major!"

This is typical of American tradition: as long as the money is right, anything can be bought with public relations!

除了这8部5星威胁外，还有多达了20多部的4星威胁，而小李子参演的《盗梦空间》只有3星威胁。

Of course, all the threats are calculated based on Leonardo DiCaprio winning Best Actor.

With the financial backing of his solo performance in "Buried," Leonardo DiCaprio has even more confidence in "Manchester by the Sea."

Because it's a drama with a very oppressive plot, it might not suit the American taste for visceral, action-packed films.

The domestic box office in the United States may not be ideal, but if it wins an award, the global distribution rights can be sold.

Like "Buried", it will recoup its costs in no time!

So, with a production budget of $2000 million for "Manchester by the Sea," Leonardo DiCaprio spent an extra $2000 million on public relations to submit his film to every award he could, and then focus all his efforts on winning Best Actor!

This shows their determination to pour all the profits from "Buried" into public relations!

Even if it fails in the end, it won't be a major blow; it will only result in the loss of revenue from "Buried".

For Leonardo DiCaprio, whose net worth exceeds $5 million, it's insignificant.

Even with such wealth, Leonardo DiCaprio wouldn't give up everything for this award.

This is the American elite; in their value system, everything has its worth.